Imitrex Migraine

When the Imitrex migraine concept was launched in the 1990's many people literally had their lives changed. Horrible throbbing, pounding pain was now aleviated with one dose of a miracle medication. The new Imitrex migraine medication is sometimes called by it's generic name sumatriptan. Sometimes, I will have a patient ask me if Imitrex can cause a recurring headache.

Or they might ask: Is there such a thing as an Imitrex migraine? Many of you are very internet savvy (or you wouldn't be here!) and have been reading about a newer phenomenon in headache literature called "triptan rebound syndrome".

Similar to analgesic rebound syndrome, Imitrex can cause recurring headaches if taken more than three times a week. In essence you begin bouncing off the Imitrex instead of OTC meds.

Now here is some good news: As of 3/09 Imitrex is now generic.

Newer medications are coming out all the time and a combination drug of Imitrex with Naprosyn (anti-inflammatory)is now available and called Treximet.

Imitrex comes in three forms making it the most versitile triptan on the market.

Oral Imitrex is available in three doses, but unless a patient is under 110lbs, I rarely use the low doses.

Injectable Imitrex is now available in two doses and is considered the drug of choice for cluster headache.

Imitrex nasal spray for migraine is also very good if you are having nausea with your headaches. Additionally, many teens prefer this route to pills and injections.